• Work · Jan 2020

    Case Reports

    Ultrasonographic approach for a foot ganglion after sewing masks in the COVID-19 pandemic: Blessing in disguise.

    • Laura Hrehová, Kamal Mezian, and Levent Özçakar.
    • Institute of General Practice, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic.
    • Work. 2020 Jan 1; 67 (4): 763-765.

    BackgroundDuring the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, people volunteered for sewing hand-made face masks. However, sewing-machine operating might be associated with high ergonomic risk and a negative impact on musculoskeletal health.Objective And MethodsThis paper describes an ultrasonographic diagnosis of a foot ganglion - after sewing 300 face masks within two months using a foot-operated sewing machine.ResultsThe patient significantly improved after an ultrasound-guided aspiration and corticosteroid injection.ConclusionIn short, we highlight the importance of ultrasound examination in the management of work (overuse)-related disorders in occupational medicine practice.

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